Ziegler CAT has an opening for a full-time, experienced Mechanic to work on heavy diesel truck, construction, and forestry and marine equipment.

We are looking for a dedicated employee with excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help deliver top notch service as a mechanic to our rapidly growing customer base.

Qualified applicants are eligible for a $5,000 Signing Bonus! (excludes current intern and apprentice technicians).

Responsibilities :

• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment including compactors, excavators, loaders, dozers, and other heavy construction equipment as well as forestry and marine equipment
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures
• Follows standard operating procedures
• Cleans and organizes equipment
• Attends formal training
• Assists to prepare new equipment for rent or sale
• Provides assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs
• Performs other duties as assigned / required
• Maintains paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily / job basis
• Documents labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer
• Positively interacts with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs
• Communicates effectively with customers, both internal and external

Qualifications :

• 2-year technical degree or high school diploma / GED and several years of comparable shop mechanic experience
• 2 years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience preferred
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, electrical, and fuel systems;

working on Caterpillar equipment a plus but not required

• Personal attributes : attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving, planning and organization, team player
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Able to work 2nd shift - 11 : 30am -10 : 00pm
• Own mechanic tool set
• Ability to maintain safe and clean work environment
• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement
• IndT

Minimum physical requirements :

Push / pull up to 50 lbs

Lift / carry up to 60 lbs

Lift bulky objects

Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering / grasping able to use bolt box.

Working Conditions may be indoor and / or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

What We Can Offer You

Competitive pay

Ongoing training

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Health, dental / orthodontia and vision insurances

Paid parental leave

Matching 401(k) fund

Disability and life insurance

Wellness programs

Last updated : 2024-04-30